Artisanal Bistro & Fromagerie | Specific Restaurant Tips
Artisanal Bistro & Fromagerie – Chinese: Avoid anything that’s coated or deep-fried, such as egg rolls, General Tsao’s chicken, sesame chicken, or sweet-and-sour beef. Instead, order stir-fried dishes that contain meat or shrimp with a vegetable (beef with broccoli or chicken with snow peas) and ask them to make it with a minimal amount of oil (many places will do this). For the lowestcal entree, fill up on steamed chicken, tofu, or shrimp with the sauce on the side. Chinese soups are also good choices because they’re not cream based. Try hot-and-sour or wonton. For rice, go for steamed white or, even better, fiber-rich brown over fried rice. Artisanal Bistro & Fromagerie Japanese: This is my favorite. Sushi is a healthy option because it’s low in fat and calories (though some experts don’t think kids should eat raw fish). Just make sure to go to a reputable restaurant so the food is fresh, and skip rolls made with mayo (such as spicy tuna) and fried shrimp. T...